Monday, June 16, 2008

Mediterranean study reveals dramatic declines in top predator populations

Oceana repeats its calls to the European Union to focus urgent attention on shark conservation.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Oceana welcomes the early closure of the bluefin tuna fishery

The early closure of the bluefin tuna fishery was announced today for the Community purse seine fleet in the Mediterranean.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Oceana documents the overfishing of bluefin tuna south of the Balearic Islands from the Marviva Med

Researchers call for the immediate closure of the bluefin tuna season and the urgent establishment of a marine reserve in the Balearic Sea.

Monday, June 9, 2008

Oceana appeals to Berlusconi's government to put a definitive end to driftnets

Oceana presents a report on the use of driftnets in Italy in collaboration with the Italian organisation Marevivo in Rome.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Oceana urges caution in response to the fuel price crisis in the fisheries sector

As fishermen continue to hold demonstrations across Europe, demanding an increase in fuel subsidies, Oceana encourages governments to resist pressure and to instead develop long term solutions to help the sector adapt to the crisis.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

More sharks in danger because of a soup

With more sharks added to the list of threatened species, Oceana reiterates the EU’s opportunity for establishing responsible conservation measures for these vulnerable species.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Oceana and Marviva begin an expedition in Palma to defend fishing resources and mediterranean ecosystems

Oceana researchers will sail in the Mediterranean for six months on board the oceanographic vessel “MarViva Med”, documenting illegal fishing activities and promoting the creation of marine protected areas.